The controversy over the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct a special voter list revision — and the Opposition’s loud protests against it — has prompted me to pen these thoughts. What strikes me as astonishing is the contradiction in the Opposition’s position. On the one hand, the Congress and its allies accuse the EC…
Gary Lineker stands as one of England’s most celebrated footballers—an instinctive striker renowned for his clinical finishing, exemplary sportsmanship, and enduring impact both on and off the pitch. Over a storied 16-year career across several top clubs, Lineker won hearts with his skill, intelligence, and understated charisma, becoming one of the game’s most respected figures….
In leaps and bounds surged the battle, the cause of falsehood clashing with the striving of balance—a fierce contest riddled with anxious gasps, sudden turns, and tension gripping both ends. In the halls of the demon world, joy rang loud for a victory not yet real; while the simian cause, though battered, stood firm in…
The Madathur Subramanya Swamy Temple is situated in the Madathur village, near Venniyur, in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is believed to be around 500 years old in its current structure, though its sacred significance and worship traditions date back further to the Pandya period. Over the centuries, it has been rebuilt…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence here, with school students and members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari among others tying rakhis on his wrist. The festival is the celebration of the traditional bond between brothers and sisters. Modi shared a video clip of the celebration as…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi must resign on “moral grounds” from the membership of the Lok Sabha if he does not have faith in the Election Commission, and flayed him for not submitting a written declaration on his “vote theft” claim. BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also asked Congress…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday asked why NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar spoke up only now about two men meeting him and offering to ensure the Opposition’s victory in last year’s state elections. “Why is Pawar disclosing this after Rahul Gandhi’s claims? Earlier, Pawar never endorsed Gandhi’s claims about (the manipulation of)…
As the Election Commission rolls out its nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the political temperature is boiling over. The exercise—aimed at removing deceased voters, duplicate entries, and illegal migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh—has become the latest punching bag for the Congress and its allies. But the irony here is rich. For years,…
New Delhi: India’s annual defence production has reached an all-time high of Rs 1,50,590 crore in 2024-25, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. This marks a growth of around 18 per cent over the previous fiscal’s total of Rs 1.27 lakh crore. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s defence production has…
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Bengaluru on Sunday to inaugurate the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi. As per the itinerary shared by the Chief Minister’s Office, Modi will participate in three events during his nearly four-hour visit to the city. On…
